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The works of this Japanese artist named Aria might leave quite an impression on you given that the artist is completely self-taught. Aria makes hyper-realistic 3D drawings that seem to come out of the paper as the artist makes it seem as if it's just an optical illusion. From random inanimate objects such as soda cans to fruits, the art is detailed and impressive, to say the least.
The artist first sketches out what she wants to draw and then mostly uses colored pencils to fill it in and give it some final touches to make it seem as if her two-dimensional works are in fact 3D.
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Huzzir Zakaria 3 years ago
Wow, fresh water cat fish... Locally known as Ikan keli in Malaysia, or Lele in Indonesia; bottom drawler n feeder, having soft sweet flesh, popular cooked spicy n coconut milk;
Haze Abdullah 3 years ago
They should've at least shown one pic from above angle so we can see the drawing is flat on paper. I saw these once on Instagram and they're so unbelievable to see that the artist actually drew them flat on paper.
We are pretty sure Aria's works could easily be mistaken for optical illusions as they are incredibly realistic and accurate when compared to their real-life counterparts. The artist usually does drawings depicting soda drinks, packaged food, and even in some cases real animals such as spiders, fish, and even octopuses. Surprisingly all of the drawings are done only using paper and colored pencils.
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J Rob 3 years ago
This is not a picture of the drawing, right? This whole image is the drawing (table top, background), right?
Out of chocolate 3 years ago
The paper is cut around the glass, adding to the illusion
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Sharon Vaughn 3 years ago
So, the drawing extends beyond the edge of the "paper" onto what's supposed to be an oak table/ Did he create that as well?
Nola B 3 years ago
WOW, you're really harsh on us!! Chill out, okay? These drawings are absolutely awesome, it's hard to wrap your head around the fact these are drawings and not photos! We all totally appreciate the talent.
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TTorrest Author 3 years ago
TRIGGER WARNING: There's a humongous, very real-looking drawing of a spider a few posts down.
Dennis Mikulus 3 years ago
I'd like to see a picture showing it from the "wrong" perspective to see how this looks.
Jack Stocker 3 years ago
This one is a joke right? Its just a can sitting on the paper... right? It has to be... right???!!!
When we think of 3D art, the most common form that springs to mind is the incredible chalk art which uses mathematical perspective and artistic skill to brighten sidewalks. However, overall 3D street art takes many forms, just like in Aria's case. So Pandas, let's take a look at the incredible variety of 3D drawings made by this Japanese artist.
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Cold Contagious 3 years ago
I think the octopus looks more realistic than any other animal thus far. It's gorgeous and looks like it's going to slink off the page.
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AuberJean 68 3 years ago
Amazing! Just the gradient of color in the shadow is outrageously accurate!
Sharon Vaughn 3 years ago
Oddly enough, I can tell this is a drawing. It seems more two-dimensional than the others.
Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
You can see it more clearly in the coke bottles below, like Erika says, it’s a cut out, but I still couldn’t work out how, but I think he’s cut down a much larger piece of paper so when it’s photographed from a certain angle it looks 3D, if you saw it in person, the effect wouldn’t be quite the same unless you were lined up correctly.
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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I love how it feels like I could grab the coke bottle right off the page and drink it. The artist even added the reflection of the room in the coke to heighten the realism.
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Khiley Johnson 3 years ago (edited)
what makes you say that? IF IT SAYS DRAWING ITS A DRAWING
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that.bitch.mae 3 years ago
I've drawn a shoe before and it wasn't easy and mine was only in pencil so I can't imagine how hard full color must've been
Kristina H.N. 3 years ago
And yet if you zoom you'll clearly see it's a drawing
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Arnetha Elliott 3 years ago
Because its sitting on the paper. None of these are actually drawings...
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Sharon Vaughn 3 years ago
I remember in my drawing class having to draw an egg, Not just any egg, but exactly the one in front of me right down to the minute blemishes on the shell. It was a lesson in observation.
AuberJean 68 3 years ago
The art is so good but I'd like to see a photograph of the subject next to it! I've never seen a Fuji apple look so blue...
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Shinon Subzero 3 years ago
Anyways for all of y'all doubting the drawings this one's a little easier to see the cutouts!! Yes they are all drawings it's not the soda on the paper like everyone else said it's legit they cut it out to give it a more 3rd vibe and for the water glass you can see a slight wiggle on the top of the glass that shows its not an actual glass lol
Soekie Peiser 3 years ago
I am converted to Arianism. I am a believer now. The tail gives it away. It is true sketches not optical illusion, was sceptic until this picture.
Pamela Hutchison 3 years ago
Now see I like the other ones but I can't seem to see this snake in 3d on the paper with the signature because I keep seeing the head detached from the body. But the body of the snake on the bigger paper I see in 3d. It's just the head that screws up the illusion for me. The rest of them are amazing...this is too though don't get me wrong. I'm no artist and I'm in awe of anything more than a stick figure since that's about all I can draw
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IrrelevantNonsense 3 years ago (edited)
No way…did they draw the table and background as well? These look too good to be true 😬
PeachPossum 3 years ago
To achieve the 3D appearance, the drawing has to be stretched and elongated and viewed from a specific angle. Cutting the paper adds to the illusion by creating a new edge "behind" the image. Here's a simple demonstration of the technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Kz3ME6KcQ
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MaShunnda Beard 3 years ago
NO WAY!!! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE!?!?!? THE CAN IS STANDING STRAIGHT UP!!!
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Brittany Rogers 3 years ago
Just admit you can’t draw instead of trying to sound smart by ‘questioning’ other artist’s work
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Lindsey 3 years ago
That butter and syrup are too perfect. This is the only one I'd even question though, these are amazing. How do I get real life pancakes to look that delicious?
Kristina H.N. 3 years ago
I'm finding this one to look least realistic somehow
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AccioQueenFans 3 years ago
It does look like it, but if you didn't know, that's caviar
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Wren Kaiser 3 years ago
Everyone is screaming and running and you’re just like ‘aww’. 😝
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Patrick the Mediocre 3 years ago
There are thousands of kinds of spiders--from tiny to huge. I heard a scientist on e say, ":You're never more than three feet from a spider." And they are very beneficial animals.
Patrick the Mediocre 3 years ago
So you Aracniphobes need to just chill. They're everywhere!
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Shinon Subzero 3 years ago
My guess is they did the outline then they drew in the pattern to fit the glasses round reflection and then proceeded to add white and such to looked more like reflected light and such like they did to the bottom (accept the bottom uses darker colours to give it round feels)
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I don't think it's reflecting.. I think it's actually drawn on the glass to match the background. Amazimg.
Arnetha Elliott 3 years ago (edited)
So what colored pencils draws clear glass like that!? I am taken aback at the number of people who looked at these images and then actually offer explanations at how the "artist" "drawed" the image....none of these are actual drawings...
Allen Wiseman 3 years ago
Lol I think it's all a drawing. The glass, the paper, the rings, the pencil s, everything
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Little Dino 3 years ago
There’s at very big and realistic spider at post 29. Don’t scroll if you’re scared of spiders.
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Abby Harrison 3 years ago
buy 8 of those corn stick snacks. they used to only be 10 yen, but now there 12, according to soranews
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Kalulu Chance 3 years ago
Even the wear-and-tear...... Omg.... 😳 Such talent surely cannot even be HUMAN!!!! 😯 JUST OMG!!
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Thrasher 3 years ago
there is a giant realistic drawing of a spider 2 posts down. just warning you..
Kninea Smallwood 3 years ago
Thanks so much for the warning. It's appreciated.
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PeachPossum 3 years ago
Now that you mention it, the paper should look wet where the condensation has dripped.
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AuberJean 68 3 years ago
I like that he showed this work in progress. Makes it all the more mind blowing how much talent he has.
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Earl Grey 3 years ago
I’m more impressed with how rapidly the artist must have to work with the catfish and octopus models before their lifeless bodies start to stink up the studio.
Mshauri Mazuri 3 years ago
The trick that really makes this looks real is the fact that the drawings are going beyond the paper size.
Patrick the Mediocre 3 years ago
This. artist is a major talent. I'd really like to see some of his/her other works
Giana Villa 3 years ago
I wouldn’t be surprised if this artist had a photographic memory. That would be interesting. Either way they have a massive amount of talent. Just wow.
Glittery Panda 3 years ago
…I’m confused… how do the drawings go off the page and overlap the table? Is this like a joke? Please be nice, just genuinely curious.
Logic and Reason 3 years ago
The artist cuts the paper around the object to make it seem like it’s coming off the page.
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Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
If I were the artist, I’d throw in a couple of pictures of real life items just to see if anyone noticed!
Earl Grey 3 years ago
I’m more impressed with how rapidly the artist must have to work with the catfish and octopus models before their lifeless bodies start to stink up the studio.
Mshauri Mazuri 3 years ago
The trick that really makes this looks real is the fact that the drawings are going beyond the paper size.
Patrick the Mediocre 3 years ago
This. artist is a major talent. I'd really like to see some of his/her other works
Giana Villa 3 years ago
I wouldn’t be surprised if this artist had a photographic memory. That would be interesting. Either way they have a massive amount of talent. Just wow.
Glittery Panda 3 years ago
…I’m confused… how do the drawings go off the page and overlap the table? Is this like a joke? Please be nice, just genuinely curious.
Logic and Reason 3 years ago
The artist cuts the paper around the object to make it seem like it’s coming off the page.
Load More Replies... Anyone-for-tea? 3 years ago
If I were the artist, I’d throw in a couple of pictures of real life items just to see if anyone noticed!
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